We all experience some form of anxiety at some point in our lives. Indeed, anxiety is a common response to life stresses such as starting a new job, moving house and having financial challenges. So what is the difference between … Read more
Myth-busting Schizophrenia
A type of mental health disorder we often hear about is schizophrenia. Despite many have heard of schizophrenia, it may not always be clear what this disorder entails and how it would look or feel like. There are a number … Read more
Please Take Breaks from the News
Hearing about the pandemic can be upsetting for some and being constantly reminded of it can be taxing on our mental health. Currently, all we hear about and see on the news is information related to COVID, every time you … Read more
5 Ways to Ground Yourself
Have you ever experienced the feeling of your mind drifting away, following some stray thought in your head, rather than being fully present in the moment? Your answer to this question is almost certainly going to be yes because this … Read more
Din mhix it-terapista li qed nfittex
Biex issib terapista li tgħinek tħossok aħjar mhux daqshekk faċli. Infatti, hemm ċans kbir li l-proċess biex dan isir jeħodlok ħafna mill-ħin tiegħek. Però, fl-aħħar mill-aħħar, meta dan il-proċess isir tajjeb, m’għandux jiddispjaċik. Jekk tinnota, hemm ċertu kwalitajiet li kull … Read more
High on Christmas Day
Festive season is approaching. The feelings can be mixed: some people are excited to reunite with their loved ones and spend time with them. For some others, spending time at home with family members may not be as enjoyable. In … Read more
Loneliness during the festive season
There might be various reasons why you are alone during the Christmas season. It can be for the loss of a loved one, a relationship that ended, living abroad, and even suffering from social anxiety disorder which makes it hard … Read more
My Eating Disorders Seem To Get Out Of Control Over The Festive Season
The festive season has its origins back to Paganism. People used to work and survive from the land; farming and foraging depended on the seasons; keeping morale up was also important since days were short and depressing in winter. Traditions … Read more
6 Effective tips to stop feeling anxious
“I felt the room suffocating me, my heart was racing so fast I thought I would die, I was sure it would be a disaster, I had to leave…”
The above scenario is something we would be familiar with … Read more
Do I suffer from OCD?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health problem typically characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsions. It is a common condition that can affect men, women as well as children. Symptoms can start at around puberty, but are more likely … Read more